Pickers or jams around Morgantown WV ?
Looking to find some other pickers, banjo/guitar etc., around the Morgantown area to possibly get together occasionally to Jam and/or just practice and help each other along. I've only been playing...
View Articleit was a good shout-out to earl
just watched the acm, reba and blake spoke of earls passing this past week, what looked to be a genuine standing ovation for the man, and then raschal flatts preformed the banjo with steve martin...
View Article"Tuning the Chamber"
I have read all the archived threads on this subject.. I believe this is real. But all the info is really vague. When we talk about other setup options, we give measurements and notes to shoot for....
View ArticleFlinthill loses tuning
I bought a FHB260 Deco banjo as a backup, and it goes out of tune like a toy. I've checked the co-rods and also installed a Fults tailpiece, but it won't stay in tune through a song. Maybe new tuners...
View ArticleNew Video (Sorry, not banjo)
I put up a new video of me playing Sweet Sue on my Loar Lh-300 guitar. It is a little sloppy, but I just learned it so I still have some room for improvement. Sorry about the video being in a small...
View ArticleZoom H1 accessory kit
I just got a Zoom H1 recorder and passed on the accessory kit cause I had the cables and a few small camera tripods, reviews said the windscreen was useless, and I figured 10 hours on a battery was...
View ArticleDo you go past the first page?
When you go to an area of BHO, such as "Off Topic", do you venture past the first page of posts or do you generally stay with the first page of posts?
View Articleode banjo inlay patterns
I am in the process of building an ode style neck with the ode shaped peghead and style c inlays.I am looking for information and pictures of the different styles of fretboard inlays for the neck.I...
View ArticleWhich Gibson Should I Buy?
I'm not a collector, as such, but I do appreciate the breadth and depth of variations in quality instruments. I have a Stelling MasterFlower which is an excellent example of precision in luthiery. And...
View ArticleZero Fret
If I wanted to install a zero fret on a already complete neck how do you determine where it goes, I've seen them right in front of the nut and I've seen them 1/4" to 3/4 inch in front of the nut....
View Articleis the Reiter A scale banjo only used for A and G scale?
the advertisement lists only A and G scale for the Reiter A-flat scale banjo. Those of you who own one, do you play other keys also with the A-scale? what are the plus/minus benefits to a banjo of...
View Articlechances of getting a national earl scruggs day through congress?
i wonder if 10,000 e mails would be enough to get some congress and representatives to try to push through a national earl scruggs day? i mean it might be worth a try,,, i truly think he is a...
View ArticleWTB armrest and tuners
Help me out guys. I'm looking for an armrest for my 10" rim banjo and planetary tuners for my Goodtime. See the ad below. http://www.banjohangout.org/classified/27864 I'd prefer to get them from...
View ArticleGreen Fields of America & Whiskey before Breakfast
Is Green Fields of America the same tune as Whiskey before Breakfast, set in G or A rather than D? (At least the A part)
View Articlehow many wraps should a banjo string have on the tuner post?
wondering if a certain number of wraps is best on each post? and any preferred way to string a 5 string open back up? thanks d
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Circaidian Rhythm
I went through all the trouble to sign up with the American Sleep Association forum, only to find it gets about two posts a year. Figured there's bound to be a free experts on the topic here. What can...
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Selling a banjo
I have a Deering Maple Blossom that I would like to sell and I'm looking for any input and tips as to how to go about placing a ad here on the Hangout by anyone who has advertised here before. I was...
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